TO THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO:
WHEREAS anti-2SLGBTQI+ hate crimes and harassment are increasing across Ontario;
WHEREAS drag artists have been specifically targeted for intimidation by anti-2SLGBTQI+ extremists;
WHEREAS drag performance is a liberating and empowering art form that allows diverse communities to see
themselves represented and celebrated, and
WHEREAS drag artists, small businesses, and 2SLGTBQI+ communities deserve to feel safe everywhere in Ontario.
THEREFORE WE, the undersigned, petition the Legislative Assembly of Ontario to pass the Protecting 2SLGBTQI+
Communities Act so that 2SLGTBQI+ Safety Zones can deter bigoted harassment and an advisory committee can be
struck to protect 2SLGTBQI+ Communities from hate crimes.